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Morning Edition, with Cathy Wurzer in St. Paul and NPR hosts in Washington and Los Angeles, brings you all the news from overnight and the information you need to start your day. Listen from 4 to 9 a.m. every weekday.

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Wetter weather causing sewage headaches for Minn. cities

Wetter weather causing sewage headaches for Minn. cities

According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, since 2010, wet weather has had an effect on wastewater treatment operations an average of 143 times a year, resulting in raw or partially treated sewage overflowing or being discharged into the environment.
by Kirsti Marohn

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A new book examines the I-35W bridge collapse, 11 years later

A new book examines the I-35W bridge collapse, 11 years later

Kimberly Brown was among the survivors when the I-35W bridge collapsed in Minneapolis 11 years ago. Her new book details her experience healing from injuries sustained in the collapse, and her own investigation into why the bridge fell.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How 'Grazing in the Grass' was created

It was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago Wednesday.
by MPR News Staff

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How public health officials are responding to rising suicide rates

In the United States, suicide rates have spiked in the past two decades — and Minnesota has seen one of the biggest jumps. Public health officials are working to figure out why, and how to respond.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Femi Kuti comes to minus his bass player

Femi Kuti, the Nigerian musician, who is the son of the legendary Fela Kuti, will be performing tonight at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Metro Transit driver shortage cuts 67 bus trips on dozen of routes

Metro Transit driver shortage cuts 67 bus trips on dozen of routes

More than 40 bus routes across the metro are affected by the trip suspensions. Metro Transit says it is short about 90 drivers, despite a recent push to fill job vacancies.
by Tim Nelson

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Kate Bush turns 60

Today is the 60th birthday of Kate Bush. She wrote her first big hit "Wuthering Heights" when she was 18 years old after watching the end of a documentary about Emily Bronte's novel of the same name. Some of the lyrics in the song are drawn directly from the novel.
by Cathy Wurzer

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